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Breakfast Hash Browns Recipe
Overview:
This Breakfast Hash Browns recipe is a delightful combination of crispy potatoes, savory cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection, this dish is bound to become a breakfast favorite. The secret to achieving the perfect hash browns lies in partially cooking the potatoes beforehand, ensuring they maintain their vibrant color and texture during the cooking process. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy delicious homemade hash browns in no time!
Recipe Details:
- Name: Breakfast Hash Browns 🍳
- Category: Breakfast
- Keywords: Potato, Cheese, Vegetable, Canadian, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
- Servings: 4
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 large russet potato
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 165
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 17.6mg
- Sodium: 274.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.6g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 6.4g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes:
- Boil the potatoes until they are just barely tender.
- Set them aside to cool so that you can handle them easily.
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Grate Potatoes:
- Once cooled, grate the potatoes using a box grater or a food processor.
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Preheat Skillet:
- Spray a non-stick skillet with vegetable oil and place it over medium heat.
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Layer Potatoes:
- Spread half of the grated potatoes evenly on the skillet.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle half of the grated cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions over the potatoes.
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Repeat Layers:
- Add the remaining grated potatoes on top, patting them down gently.
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Cook Hash Browns:
- Increase the heat to high and cook for about 5 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Use a spatula to carefully lift the edges of the hash browns to check for golden brown color on the bottom.
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Flip and Cook:
- Place a plate over the skillet and carefully invert the pan to transfer the potato cake onto the plate, brown side up.
- Spray the skillet with oil again and slide the potato cake back into the pan, uncooked side down.
- Cook for another 5 minutes or until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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Serve:
- Once cooked to perfection, slide the hash browns onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
- Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness of these breakfast hash browns!
Tips:
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms to the hash brown layers.
- Make sure to cook the hash browns over medium-high heat to achieve a crispy texture without burning.
- Serve these hash browns alongside eggs, avocado, or your favorite breakfast meats for a complete morning meal.
- To make ahead, prepare the potatoes and toppings the night before and assemble the hash browns in the morning for a quick breakfast option.